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Brazilian Eating Disorder Guidelines: CBT First for Bulimia and Binge Eating, Fewer Proven Options for Anorexia

by GLOOM

MHD card with an open glowing guideline book on a dark navy background, three colored pathways branching from its spine to three nodes, and stepped translucent evidence tiers at the right edge, illustrating eating disorder treatment guidelines.

New Brazilian Psychiatric Association guidelines put cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) first for bulimia and binge-eating disorder. When medication is needed, they recommend fluoxetine as an add-on for bulimia and lisdexamfetamine as the first-choice drug for binge-eating disorder. For anorexia, no single therapy has proven best, and drugs play only a small supporting role.1 Research Highlights …

Lexapro (Escitalopram) vs. Prozac (Fluoxetine)

by GLOOM

Lexapro (escitalopram) and Prozac (fluoxetine) are two medications within the selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) classification that are commonly administered for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. The development of Lexapro (escitalopram) was initiated in 1997 by Lundbeck and Forest Laboratories – whereas the development of Prozac (fluoxetine) was initiated in the 1970s by chemists (Bryan Molloy …

Prozac vs. Zoloft: Comparison (Similarities & Differences)

by GLOOM

Prozac and Zoloft are two common SSRI medications prescribed for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions, most notably, major depressive disorder (MDD). Prozac was developed by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and went on to receive initial FDA approval in December 1987 as an antidepressant. Comparatively, Zoloft was developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and went …

How Long Does Prozac Stay In Your System After Stopping?

by GLOOM

Prozac (Fluoxetine) is a drug that was synthesized by Eli Lilly in the 1970s and approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression in 1987. Many regard Prozac as being the single most popular antidepressant medication of all time. As a result of its popularity, when a layman of the general public discusses antidepressants, …

Prozac and Weight Gain: Causes & Influential Factors

by GLOOM

Prozac (Fluoxetine) is considered one of the most popular antidepressant medications of all time. It was developed by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and approved for the treatment of major depression in 1987. Many people have had great success taking Prozac to manage depression, OCD, panic attacks, as well as eating disorders. The drug functions …

Antidepressants Like Prozac Harming Starling Bird Populations

by GLOOM

A specific type of bird known as a starling tends to gravitate towards sewage treatment facilities to feed on earthworms. Many of these earthworms have already absorbed human waste, some of which contains psychotropic drugs like Prozac. A new study supports the idea that increases in the number of antidepressant prescriptions may be helping people …

Prozac (Fluoxetine) Withdrawal: Symptoms + Duration

by GLOOM

Prozac (Fluoxetine) is among the most popular antidepressant medications on the market. It operates as an SSRI (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor) meaning it prevents the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is thought to help with both depression and anxiety, but it is also prescribed for a number of other conditions. Although most people end up …